punky

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[ puhng-kee ]
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adjective,punk·i·er, punk·i·est.
  1. of, like, or pertaining to spongy punk.

  2. burning very slowly, as a fire.

Origin of punky

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An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; punk2 + -y1

Other words from punky

  • punk·i·ness, noun

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Other definitions for punky (2 of 2)

punky2
[ puhng-kee ]

adjective,punk·i·er, punk·i·est.
  1. Slang. of or like punks or hoodlums.

  2. of, relating to, or characteristic of punk rock, its performers, or its devotees.

Origin of punky

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Other words from punky

  • punk·i·ness, noun

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How to use punky in a sentence

  • As a rule the bean was large and punky, of a dark brown or dingy color, and its flavor was described as muddy.

    All About Coffee | William H. Ukers
  • The first ledge would roll her bottom up, beating in her punky breast at the same time.